St Albans the Martyr

London, United Kingdom

Hosted by Group avatarSustainable Thornton Heath

Volunteers at a Restart Party fixing devices, cropped on hands

Description

Come to Sustainable Thornton Heath’s monthly repair party, where we’ll have fixers on hand to help you repair your broken electronics.

As a reminder, we ask that you observe the following rules:

  • Keep the weight of appliances to what is easily carried (no more than 10kg)
  • No microwaves or mobile phones

Remember, we can not guarantee a fix for your broken tech. We also operate on a first-come, first-served basis; wait times will vary depending on how many people arrived before you, and how many fixers are on hand to help on the day.

We look forward to seeing you then!

Location

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Grange Rd, Thornton Heath CR7 8SA, UK

About the group

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Sustainable Thornton Heath

Sustainable Thornton Heath is for anyone and everyone, no matter whether you know lots or nothing about climate change and other environmental issues, and whether you have made some or no changes to your lifestyle yet to live more sustainability. We are a group committed to learning, sharing and supporting each other to live more sustainable lives and to help make Thornton Heath more sustainable.

Sustainable Thornton Heath runs bi-monthly 'Eco Living Fests' near to Thornton Heath on the 3rd Saturday afternoon (1-4pm) of the respective months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep & Nov) at Holy Innocents Church Hall in South Norwood. Entrance is free and people can get free help with cycle repairs, free clothes mending skill sharing, free workshops / demos, refills of cleaning & bodycare products, vegan refreshments, a Kids' Zone, and lots of free information, advice and inspiration from lots of local groups and organisations on many sustainability themes (e.g. energy, activism, financial services and food).

In between these Fests we are also hold repair parties at another venue in Thornton Heath, St Albans the Martyr, with the same timing as the Fests (i.e. 3rd Saturday of the respective months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)), 1-4pm).

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Restart Party Do’s and Don’ts

DO

  • Check if your device is still within warranty, you may be eligible for a free repair, replacement or a refund. (Which? helps in the UK).
  • Take responsibility for your device and your data. Our volunteers are here to help you learn to fix your gadget, not to provide a free repair service. Get involved!
  • Backup your data. We can’t be responsible for your cat pics, so please back up your device before you come. (Of course you already do this once a month, right?)
  • Charge up your device and bring all leads.
  • Get in touch with organisers if you have any questions about whether a fix is possible.

DON’T

  • Assume repairs will be successful. We help fix over half of devices at our events. Even if your repair is unsuccessful, you will learn about your device and why it failed.
  • Expect us to have spare parts. But we can help you source them. Often people visit twice: first we’ll help diagnose the fault, then you source the spare part, and on your return we’ll help you do a replacement.
  • Attempt a mobile screen repair just to save money. DIY mobile screen repair is a learning opportunity first and foremost. Please see our advice page first.
  • Bring a microwave.